NKF Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi
Volunteer With Us!
If you are interested in volunteering with NKF Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi, please visit https://www.kidney.org/volunteer/opportunities or contact Shelneko Northington.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR BOTH 2024 GEORGIA WALKS
We invite you to join us for one or both of our upcoming 2024 Georgia Kidney Walks. The Kidney Walk is a day to celebrate with the kidney community while raising funds and awareness for kidney health & organ donation.
For more event or sponsorship info on either of these walks, please contact Neko Northington
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Augusta Kidney Walk
10:00am
Augusta Common
834 Reynolds, St.
Augusta, GA 30901
Saturday, September 14th 2024
Atlanta Kidney Walk
8:00am
Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA 30363
Your Kidneys and You Free Training
Want to educate others about kidney health? Learn how to present this easy 20 minute presentation to friends, family, colleagues, churches, community centers, schools, and more! Please contact Shelneko Northington for more information.
Take a Minute for Your Kidneys
Please answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease. This test is free and will only take you a minute to answer the questions.
Additional Support
NKF Peers
- NKF PEERS is a peer mentoring program, where kidney patients are connected via phone with trained mentors who have been there themselves. Peer mentors can share their experiences with dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation with you.
- Call toll-free 1.855.NKF.PEERS (855.653.7337) or email nkfpeers@kidney.org
NKF Cares
- Our Patient Information Help Line, NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's designed just for patients, family members and care partners. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns
- Call toll–free 1.855.NKF.CARES (1.855.653.2273) or email nkfcares@kidney.org
Kidney Friendly Recipes
Are you looking for new kidney-friendly recipes? Regardless of which CKD stage you are in, there is a recipe for you to enjoy! Start your cooking journey now!
Kidney Pathways
Take control of your kidney health. Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.
A to Z Health Guide
Alphabetical list of additional kidney topics and support.
Organ Donor Registry
Did you know that more than 106,000 Americans are currently on the national waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant? There are currently over 90,000 people in the US waiting for a kidney. To learn more about registering to be an organ donor or even a living donor, visit the organdonor.gov link below.
Ways to Support
Donate
To send a physical check, please use the address below:
- 830 Glenwood Ave, Suite 510
Box 405
Atlanta, GA 30316
If you would prefer to make an online donation, please visit the link below.
Advocate
Are you interested in becoming an advocate? NKF is the largest, most comprehensive longstanding patient organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease in the U.S. If interested in using your voice to help advocate for kidney patients or donors, please visit the link below.
Donate Your Car
Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi! Vehicles donated to National Kidney Foundation have the potential to bring hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars in support of advocating for all kidney patients through education, research, and innovation. Donating is simple, the pick-up is free, and your gift is tax-deductible. Donate your vehicle to the NKF Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi today!
Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).
Events and Programs
Please check back for future events and programs that will be scheduled in 2024.
Local Office
Upcoming Events
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